17. The given map refers to the kingdom of–
(A) Akbar at the time of capture of Khandesh in 1601
(B) Akbar at the time of his death in 1605
(C) Aurangzeb at the time of capture of Hyderabad
(D) Aurangzeb at the time of his death in 1707
Ans : (D)

18. What is the meaning of Asteya in Jain religion?
(A) No violence (B) No falsehood
(C) No theft (D) Not storing wealth
Ans : (C)

21. When was the Hindu College in Kolkata established?
(A) In 1817 A.D. (B) In 1810 A.D.
(C) In 1812 A.D. (D) In 1815 A.D.
Ans : (A)

22. The President of India is elected by the–
(A) members of the Lok Sabha
(B) members of both Houses of Parliament
(C) members of the State Legislatures
(D) elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Assemblies
Ans : (D)

23. The United Nations declared 2013 as the International year of–
(A) Water Cooperation (B) World Population
(C) Communication (D) Elderly persons
Ans : (A)

24. Palau which became the 185th member of the United Nations in 1994 is in–
(A) Asia (B) Western Pacific
(C) Europe (D) South America
Ans : (B)

25. Which day is celebrated as United Nations Day every year?
(A) 7th April (B) 24th October
(C) 14th November (D) 27th December
Ans : (B)